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Hansen Wheel and Wagon

January 19th, 2010

wheelandwagonIf American automakers are struggling to make ends meet, perhaps they should meet one of the country’s premiere wagon builders. The times certainly seem to not have passed him by, with a brisk business for vehicles from over a century ago…

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A Special Job and A Special Thanksgiving

October 29th, 2009

potusgwbushRegardless of your political affiliation, the event that took place on Thanksgiving 2003 was remarkable. Today, we visit with a man who was not only there to witness the event, but played a part in making it happen…

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Captain Travis Schuring

October 28th, 2009

031127-F-0881Z-015Comedians, professional wrestlers, cheerleaders and politicians–Travis Schuring works with them all. Where do you find such a career? In the Air Force, of course…

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A Protocol Officer in the Air Force

October 27th, 2009

travisschuring1Most people can’t tell you exactly what a protocol officer does, but today’s broadcast let’s you meet one who served in Baghdad…

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